Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Unique Ceramic Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane 1965 - Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 13.5 cm (5.4") high and it´s in excellent condition. This vase is a unique one and was designed by Carl-Harry Stålhan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Handmade Ceramic Round Vase, Organic Form, Lava Glaze, 1960s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Danish Handmade Ceramic Round Vase, Organic Form, Lava Glaze, 1960s
Unique Danish handcrafted ceramic vase with an organic sculptural form, also functioning as a decorative hollow v...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase made by Claes Thell, in the Artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden. Large with amazing glaze!
Excellent condition. Signed Thell '93.
Claes Thell is a Swedi...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Arne Bang, Vase, Grey and Green Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and green glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Green White Glass Bowls by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors, Sweden 1960s
By Flygsfors, Paul Kedelv
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two toned green & creamy white glass bowl designed by Paul Kedelv for Flygsfors, Sweden 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bronze Vase, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant bronze vase from GAB, patinated dark green in varying nuances. Classic shape with decorative stripes around the rim.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an importan...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, but with an inscription on the base.
Stamped 'SVENSKA ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Erik Höglund / PEOPLE BOTTLE(GREY CARBORUNDUM) H875 / Boda Glasbruk / 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Launched in 1956, this series uses tiny granules of carborundum (silicon carbide) instead of the potato or sawdust that had previously been used to create bubbles.
Carborundum is a ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Gunnar Nylund, Vase, Stoneware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and blue-glazed stoneware floor vase designed by Gunnar Nylund and produced by Rörstrand, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Original 1977 Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" Ceramic Vase for Rosenthal
Located in Malmö, SE
Original Tapio Wirkkala "Paper Bag" porcelain Vase for Rosenthal.
Early and rare production, made between 1979 and 1980.
Excellent condition. Marked 'Rosenthal' 'Studio Linie' and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Space Age Scandinavian Modern Hooped Glass Vase by Aseda, Sweden 1960s
By Aseda, Bo Borgstrom
Located in Valencia, VC
This Scandinavian Modern Space Age vase by Bo Borgström for Åseda Glasbruk is a striking example of mid-century design.
Handmade in Sweden in the 1960s, the vase features a unique ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Wirkkala Textured Art Glass Ice Vase, Finland, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Finnish Tapio Wirkkala textured art glass cylinder vase for Ittala. Asymmetrical icicle patterns. Beautiful vintage condition.
Finland, 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Blue Ceramic Vase Lovely Glaze Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand, Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A ceramic vase with a lovely glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 32 cm (12.8") high. It´s in excellent condition, it is marked as 2nd quality because a small whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Royal Copenaghen Scandinavian Midcentury Ceramic Vase and Bowl Set, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury ceramic bowl or centerpiece and vase set with relief decoration produced by Royal Copenaghen, Denmark 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Stoneware Vase by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Annikki Hovisaari for Arabia, Finland, 1960s
Great condition.
Incised signature 'AH' and 'ARABIA'.
Annikki Hovisaari...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, but with an inscription on the base.
Stamped 'SVENSKA ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
1960 Danish Handblown Glass Vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard
By Per Lütken, Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
1960 Danish handblown glass drop vase by Per Lütken for Holmegaard with engraved signature and year of production.
Danish glassmaker Per Lütken (1916 - 1998) worked at Holmegaard fr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Bronze Art Deco Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with a few light scratches.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Black & White Round Spheral Vase Domino, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely spheral vase in porcelain designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg. It is 9.5 cm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and one of the most iconically designs from the 19...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Berndt Friberg Miniature Vase Stoneware Yellow Glaze Gustavsberg Sweden 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Berndt Friberg miniature vase in a beautiful yellow-green hares fur glaze, hand-crafted at his studio at Gustavsberg factory in the 1960s.
Height: 5.5 cm
Diameter: 4 cm
Excellent c...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Midcentury Faience Vase, Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1953
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful faience vase by Stig Lindberg in an ample form. Vivacious, colorful decor of a variation of flowers and leaves.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
Ewald Dahlskog – Lovely shaped Dark Green vase - Bo Fajans Sweden 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely dark green vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans, Sweden in the 1930s. The vase is 19.5 cm (7.8") high and in excellent condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Graal Vase by Edward Hald for Orrefors, Sweden, 1953
By Orrefors, Edward Hald
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful graal vase by Edward Hald, crystal clear with nuances of green. Beautiful underwater motif of fish, where the layers of glass create a lively, wat...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Large Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1967.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed lidded urn with painted flowers and gilded banding on rim and lidd.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage Mid-Century Patinated Bowl, GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant 1930s bronze decorative bowl, in a low, bulging form. Oil-patinated in varying nuances of green.
GAB was founded in Stockholm in 1867 and was an important influence on the S...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Vase by GAB
By GAB
Located in Long Island City, NY
Patinated bronze vase by GAB. Sweden, Circa 1930th-40th.
Marked by manufacturer.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
1940s Swedish Modernist Pewter Vase, Signed K&R Prima Svenskt Tenn
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A vintage Swedish double vase made of pewter, circa 1940s. Great minimalist/ modernist style with some deco/ machine age type influence. Nicely proportioned and well made, this is on...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Arthur Percy, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
By Arthur Percy
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed ceramic vase designed by Arthur Percy and produced by Gefle, Sweden, 1930s.
Dimensions: 6.625” H x 6” diameter
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing sung glaze.
Made by Gerd Bogelund for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark.
Excellent condition. Painted monogram signature "gb" and three waves for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ceramic Vase, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic Vase, 1960's
Additional Information:
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Dimensions (W x D x H): 15.5 x 15.5 x 18 cm
Condition: Good vintage condition, with small signs of usage
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing hare’s fur glaze.
Made by master thrower Berndt Friberg, in the artist's studio at Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Incised s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Danish Modern Speckled Sand Colored Stoneware Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish organic modern hand-thrown vase with stunning speckled brown and sand colored glaze. Signed under base with original label on lower side.
Beautiful vintage condition.
Denmar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Glass "Hull" Vase by Michael Bang, Holmegaard
By Holmegaard
Located in Riverdale, NY
Mouth blown clear glass Hull (hole) vase, designed by Michael Bang for Holmegaard Denmark, 1970s. Produced between 1973-1978.
Vase has multiple holes to place and arrange flowers in...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Bronze Art Deco Vase by SVM Handarbete, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful art deco bronze vase with amazing patina.
Made by SVM, Svenska Metallverken AB, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, with only a few light scratches.
Stamped 'HANDARBETE' ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Stoneware Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Incised signature "GN" and makers mark "R" for Rörstra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of 8 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of eight beautiful stoneware vases with amazing and rare glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Incised signature "GN" and maker...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of 2 Beige Vases by Preben Brandt-Larsen, Danish Modern Studio Ceramic 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of two vintage vases by Danish ceramist Preben Brandt-Larsen (PBL). Made ca. 1960s to 80s.
The vases have a creamy beige glaze with a few brown speckles. The soft surface and the soft shapes invite to touch them.
Handsigned under bottom: PBL Danmark
Measurements:
Tall vase
Height: 18 cm (7.09")
Diameter: 12 cm (4.72")
Small vase
Height: 9,4 cm (3.70")
Diameter: 10,5 cm (4.13")
Preben Brandt-Larsen ran his own studio on the small island...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Creme Floor Vase - Höganäs Andersson & Johansson - Erik Ivarsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large creme-colored floor vase designed by Erik Ivarsson at Andersson & Johansson in Höganäs, Sweden. The vase is 47 cm high and in excellent condition except from a minor un-glaze...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
A Gray Ceramic Vase Har-fur glaze- Berndt Friberg - Gustavsberg 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
A gray / green ceramic vase designed by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg in Stockholm, the vase is 22 cm (8.8") high and about 7 cm (2.8") in diameter. It is in very good condition and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of Miniature Ceramic Pieces from Höganäs, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wonderful collection of miniature ceramics. These ones are the work of John Andersson, signed ”JA”, and produced at Höganäs in Sweden. There are two vases and one bowl. The sculpture...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Ture Berglund, Vase, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blown glass vase designed by Ture Berglund and produced by Skansens Glasbruk, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions: 9.15” H x 7.6” W x 3.75” D
Dimensions of opening: 5.8” W x 3” D
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Set of 3 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of two beautiful stoneware vases and one bowl with amazing and rare glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. First sorting. Incise...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Isak Isaksson Large Blue Ceramic Vase, Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large lovely blue vase with a stunning crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") tall and about 16.5 cm (6.6") wide and it is in excellent con...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Just Andersen pewter vase design by Arne Ekers, Copenhagen Denmark 1952
Located in København K, 84
This charming 1952 pewter vase, designed by Arne Ekers and manufactured by Just Andersen in Copenhagen, is a refined example of mid-20th century Danish metalwork...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Brown Ceramic Vase Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown ceramic vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the vase is 23 cm (9.2") high and 13 cm (5.2") in diameter. It´s in excellent condition except from a minor glazing probl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pewter Jar from GAB, Sweden, 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant pewter jar from GAB, in a strict cylinder form with a pattern of stripes. Nice even patina.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Group of 5 Yellow Ceramic Vases - Rörstrand - Gunnar Nylund - Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of six vases designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand in the 1950s. The vases are between 8 - 27.5 cm high and in excellent condition. They are all marked as 1st quality. All v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a conical form with a wide brim. Decorated with fish in different sizes, chasing each other, surrounded by bubbles. Lovely atten...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Midcentury Large “Argenta” Vase Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare, oversized stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge, in a round shape. Silver decor of a mermaid and merman in playful interaction among bubbles and flowers. Lovely attention to...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen. Onion-shaped vase in stoneware with sung glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Axel Salto (1889-1961) for Royal Copenhagen, Denmark.
The onion-shaped vase in stoneware with a relief pattern, decorated with sung glaze.
1940s.
First factory quality.
Signed Salto,...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Upsala Ekeby, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
By Upsala Ekeby
Located in High Point, NC
A green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Gutte Eriksen, Denmark. Vase in ceramic, raku technique, flowing lava glaze
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gutte Eriksen, Denmark.
Vase in ceramic, raku technique, flowing lava glaze in blue-gray tones.
Approximately 1960.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: 12.8 cm x 9.0 cm.
Gutte Er...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Arne Bang, Vase, Grey and Green Glazed Stoneware, Denmark, 1940s
By Arne Bang
Located in High Point, NC
A grey and green glazed stoneware vase designed and produced by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Set of 2 Stoneware Vases by Hertha Bengtson. Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Located in Malmö, SE
Set of 2 beautiful stoneware vases with amazing glaze.
Made by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Signed 'Bengtson' / 'HB' and 'R' för Rörstrand.
Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) is one of the well-known representatives of the illustrious Swedish ceramic design of the 20th century. She was one of the leading designers for the Rörstrand factory in the 1950s. Bengtson is represented at the Swedish National Museum of Art and Design.
Hertha Bengtson was born in Ysane in Blekinge and grew up on a farm with her four brothers. Her parents were Henning and Asta Bengtson. Her father was a jack-of-all-trades and ran both a mink farm and a shop alongside his farm, which was the least of his interests. Her mother, to whom Hertha Bengtson was very close, was a skilled weaver. Hertha Bengtson's interest in textiles and handicrafts came from her mother. From her grandmother she inherited Scanian country textile knowledge and from her grandmother’s neighbour she learned to tat the Scanian way, without patterns.
Upon completing her education at a girls’ school, Hertha Bengtson wanted to become a drawing teacher. However, there was no money to continue her formal education. Hertha Bengtson achieved top marks in drawing and handicrafts and therefore gained a place as a handicrafts teacher at one of the region’s elementary schools. During her time at the girls’ school, she had also taken evening classes in porcelain painting. In 1937 she applied to Hackefors’ porcelain factory in Linköping where she became employed as a pattern designer. Hertha Bengtson was interested in all aspects of the factory and when the men were called up for military service at the outbreak of the Second World War, she became head of her department at age 22.
Hertha Bengtson wanted to create her own porcelain. She applied to and became employed at Rörstrand’s porcelain factory in 1941, where she started as a pattern designer but quickly became a master designer. Hertha Bengtson’s ability to combine beauty with function was fundamental to her success as a designer. Her breakthrough came with the innovative blue-and-white tableware...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Nils Thorsson Glazed Blue Marselis Vase for Aluminia, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large drop shaped Ceramic vase designed by Nils Thorsson and manufactured by Aluminia in Denmark during the 1950s. It is called Marselis -design number 2631 and is decorated in a de...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Cast Iron Urns by Olof Hult Scandinavian Modern
By Olof Hult
Located in Copenhagen, DK
OLOF HULT - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN
Trädgårdsurnor "Mikrokosmos" by Olof Hult, Sweden.
Cast iron with natural patina.
Model exhibited at The International Exposition of Modern Indus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Porcelain Vase by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and petite porcelain bud vase designed by renowned Danish ceramicist, Bjorn Wiinblad, for Rosenthal studio-line Germany.
Vase itself has a modernist, curvaceous form with Wi...
Category
1970s German Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Maria Philippi Blue 'Northern Light' Floor Vase in Stoneware for Søholm, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large vase/pitcher or floor vase in vibrant blue glazes. Design number/size 3317 and it is called 'Northern Light'. Designed by female ceramist Maria Philippi and made at Søholm in...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Nils Kähler for Kähler, Denmark. Large bottle-shaped ceramic vase.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nils Kähler for Kähler, Denmark.
Large bottle-shaped ceramic vase. Turquoise glaze.
1960s/70s.
Signed HAK and Nils.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 24.5 cm. x W 18.0 x D 10.0 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Early Stoneware Lidded Jar by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware lidded marmalade / jam Jar with amazing glaze.
Made by Arne Bang, at Holmegaard Stentoj studio, Denmark. Incised monogram "AB" for Arne Bang and model number "9...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Fåglavik, Sweden. Set of four art glass vases with flower motifs.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Fåglavik, Sweden. A set of four art glass vases with flower motifs.
Handmade and in various colors.
1970s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 16.5 + 17.5 cm x D 5.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Art Glass
Set of 8 Stoneware Vases by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of eight beautiful stoneware vases with amazing and rare glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. Incised signature "GN" and maker...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Per Lutken Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Blue Glass Vases, Holmegar, 1960s
By Holmegaard, Per Lütken
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian glass vases, set of two, designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard with mark engraved on the bottom, some signs due to normal use over time, 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Black Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Atelier - Mid 20th Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A black vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand Atelier, it´s 16 cm (6.4") high. It´s marked as 1st quality and is in excellent condition except from some minor scratches. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Cherry Blossom Vase
Located in Austin, TX
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Cherry Blossom Vase.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a curvesome form. Decorated with a motif of a contemplative mermaid. Lovely attention to detail.
“Argenta” was introduced at the S...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
White Speckled Vase Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand - Beautiful Glaze Midcentury Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely white speckled vase designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 21 cm (8.4") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor marks and scratches and marked as 1st ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Anna-Lisa Thomson, Vase, Earthenware, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown and green-glazed earthenware vase designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.
Mark to body likely production-related.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Midcentury Stoneware “Argenta” Vase by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful stoneware “Argenta” vase by Wilhelm Kåge in a cylinder form. Decorated with a mermaid swooning among flowers and air bubbles. Fish in different sizes on the other side. Lov...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Ingrid Atterberg huge floor vase, brown glaze with geometric pattern Sweden 60's
Located in Forest, BE
Imposant brownish floor vase / table vase by Swedish female ceramicist Ingrid Atterberg. Hand carved geometric patterns that gives powerful decorative elements to the ceramic.
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Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
Midcentury Gerd Hiort Petersen Blue Ceramic Floor Vase for Søholm, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large vase/floor vase executed in light blue main glaze and decorated with geometric patterns in a darker blue. It is a unique piece. Hand-signed and hand-decorated by the Danish ceramist Gerd Hiort...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Powder Blue Crackle Glazed Porcelain Vase Thorkild Olsen Royal Copenhagen #2491
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Powder blue Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed porcelain vase with gilded banding
Notable, well defined dark crackle exterior
Designed by Thorkild Olsen
Circa 1954
Stamped and numbered...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Modern Unique Hand Decorated Vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern unique vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane. A hand decorated glazed vase with Elephants in light brown, yellow and grey on a white ground. Executed by Rörstrand, Sweden. ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
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